disparaging

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Adjective 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.1.2 Translations 1.2 Verb

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[edit] Adjective

disparaging (comparative more disparaging, superlative most disparaging)

1. Insulting, ridiculing.

   The candidate made disparaging remarks about his opponent, but they only made him seem small for insulting a worthy adversary.

[edit] Synonyms

• degrading

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[edit] Verb

disparaging

1. Present participle of disparage.